The USC Institute for Global Health aims to improve global health by educating future and current global health leaders, carrying out trans-disciplinary research, and assuring that the evidence collected informs policy and practice to make a difference.

Student Advisory Council

Beginning in January of 2019, the IIGH Student Advisory Council—comprising student voices from across the university—are serving as valued advisors to the Institute with unique access and impact on Institute programming and opportunities for students, now and in the future.

The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH) has brought together a multidisciplinary group of student leaders to serve as the Institute’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). SAC members are responsible for actively informing, shaping and improving student engagement and programming, and will gain valuable experience as well as access to a network of researchers, policymakers and advocates addressing inequalities in global health worldwide.

Council Members:

CO-CHAIRS

William JardellMaster of Public Health Online ProgramKeck School of Medicine

serving as a voice for their respective schools and the broader student body in helping IIGH to better provide opportunities for students from a variety of disciplines, levels of education, both on campus and online.

convening each semester on USC’s University Park Campus for a formal advisory meeting with IIGH faculty and staff with additional periodic engagement as needed.

Member appointments are for one academic year and are renewable.

Eligibility & Selection Process

Currently enrolled full-time USC students from any school, on campus or online, at any stage in their academic career are eligible for nomination. Preference will be given to students with an established academic commitment to global health and addressing inequalities, and students from USC schools that are not yet represented in our council.

The selection process is as follows:

Nominations can be made via the form at the link below. Self-nominations will be accepted, but nominations from faculty are preferred.

IIGH will select and announce new council members at the end of the Spring semester. If positions are not filled, selections will be made at the beginning of the Fall semester.

Students from different schools across USC who are not already represented will be prioritized in the selection process. The goal is to have representation from multiple disciplines and perspectives.

FAQs

I’m a medical student/doctoral candidate. Am I still eligible?

Yes.

I’m expecting to do a semester abroad or a long trip during the membership period—can I still apply?

You may apply when you come back from your trip/study abroad.

I’m an online student and can’t attend meetings in person. Can I still apply?

Yes! If you are an online student or are unable to attend meetings in person, arrangements will be made so that you are able to attend remotely.